Mel Ott Bat Stolen at National

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by Jcfowler6

This is the stuff that makes me second guess this as my hobby.

Why? Their are thieves in every hobby where there are valuable items. I see the same unfortunate type of posts whenever there is a big comic or coin convention.

[yanks12025]

How could they let someone walk off with a $40,000 bat?

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

How could they let someone walk off with a $40,000 bat?

Brock, I know zero about bats. Is that really a $40,000 bat? What a heartbreaker.

With so many eyes now on the lookout, the thief (is it possible it was misplaced?) might have a difficult time selling it; and even if they do sell it, there is a chance it will surface eventually.

[Jlighter]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

Brock, I know zero about bats. Is that really a $40,000 bat? What a heartbreaker.

With so many eyes now on the lookout, the thief (is it possible it was misplaced?) might have a difficult time selling it; and even if they do sell it, there is a chance it will surface eventually.

The bat cost over 40000 dollars.

[BigJJ]

The bat is great, with great provenance.
They ought to have security video tapes at the convention center - I am sure you have already, but make sure they save all the security tapes from the show. Ought to be many video cameras/tapes.
My best.

[thenavarro]

Is John Taube going to make you whole for the bat if it was stolen from his booth?

Just wondering how that part will play out?

I hope for both of y'alls sake that the bat is recovered


Mike

[mybestbretts]

Man, what a loss. Does insurance cover something like that? I never
thought about something getting stolen when you leave it to be graded.

[sforaker]

First, I really appreciate your thoughts and support. Thank you. Yes, I bought the bat for $48,300 (w/ buyer's premium). I am hopeful that John Taube's insurance would cover the loss and there is reason to believe that it would. However, even if this is the case, as you guys can appreciate as collectors, the bat could not be replaced. I have been collecting bats for over 20 years and I have never seen another Mel Ott bat with provenance. His bats are the rarest of the 500 HR club with very few known the exist and this the only one I have ever seen with provenance.

Regards,

Scott
SFor9999@aol.com

[ksfarmboy]

Scott,

Sorry to hear that someone stole your bat. I will be keeping an eye out for it. Keep us posted and good luck in getting it returned.

[jgmp123]

Scott,

My heart seriously aches for what you are going through. I really hope they find the scumbags that walked off with it.